A seven-point Democratic advantage among whites under age 30 in 2008 has turned into an 11-point GOP advantage in 2011

In addition, a 15-point Democratic advantage among whites earning less than $30,000 annually in 2008 has swung to a four-point Republican edge in 2011. The last time that Republicans had this level of support among young white voters was 2002-2004, which was, of course, the wake of the 9/11 attacks.